English Premier League Fixture: Runners-Up Bournemouth Visit Manchester City

Kickoff is set for 16:30 GMT while Manchester City prepare to host the Cherries at the Etihad.

"I'm hopeful we can be pleased at the end of the game finishes," said City midfielder Gonzalez.

Notable Remarks from Nico Gonzalez

Regarding the significance of the game: "It's a vital game. We face a quality opponent and now they are runner-up. I hope we can be happy at the end."

Speaking about the difficulty the visitors offer: "We're aware their approach, how intense and physical they are. They run a lot and turn each match so hard."

Speaking about today as the first of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Kicking off with a victory this week would be brilliant. There are three really important challenges prior to the FIFA window and I hope we secure the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on now and next week we will look at the upcoming fixtures."